Hello all, first post for me here. Im currently learning PLC programming at my local community college, and while its been great, there are some holes in the program. Mainly its that we do a lot of programming, but not a lot of the wiring, choosing components etc.
Anyways, Im putting together a trainer to use at home. The system will utilize an AB Micro820 controller, a few led's, limit switches, solenoids/air cylinders, push buttons etc. No more than 10 ins and 7 outs. My main question is that I dont know what size power supply to use. AB's recomended supply for the Mixro800 series is pushing 24v at 1.6amps. Being a college kid, I dont want to pay AB prices when I can get an Omron off ebay for $25 shipped. However I havent been able to find another 1.6 amp supply for sale anywhere. Would I be OK to run a 2.1 or 2.5 amp PS? Is there such thing as too many amps for a PLC? I get not having enough, but dunno about having too much.
Anyways, Im putting together a trainer to use at home. The system will utilize an AB Micro820 controller, a few led's, limit switches, solenoids/air cylinders, push buttons etc. No more than 10 ins and 7 outs. My main question is that I dont know what size power supply to use. AB's recomended supply for the Mixro800 series is pushing 24v at 1.6amps. Being a college kid, I dont want to pay AB prices when I can get an Omron off ebay for $25 shipped. However I havent been able to find another 1.6 amp supply for sale anywhere. Would I be OK to run a 2.1 or 2.5 amp PS? Is there such thing as too many amps for a PLC? I get not having enough, but dunno about having too much.